Commended as ‘efficient and transparent, with a great depth of knowledge’, the Blandford-based team at Blanchards Bailey LLP stands out for its expertise in the agriculture sector, with demonstrable experience in handling property litigation and private client disputes. ’Outstanding’ managing partner Paul Dunlop is noted for his expertise in agricultural cases and probate claims, while ‘second to none’ Ben Jones specialises in real estate litigation and company commercial disputes. Dunlop and Jones jointly lead the team.
Testimonials
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‘Excellent communication and depth of knowledge across the spectrum of legal and associated disciplines.’
‘Ben Jones is second to none, providing clear and practical advice.’
‘Paul Dunlop has been a stand out professional.’
‘Ben Jones has been responsive and helpful.’
‘The team are outstanding. They have an innovative approach and work collaboratively with partner organisations where it is appropriate to do so. They are experts in their field of work and I have absolute faith in their ability to manage any challenge that arises.’
‘Paul Dunlop's knowledge is outstanding and ability to deal with any matter that I send his way, he ensures that he, or a member of his team deal with it and I am enormously grateful.’
‘The team are very efficient and transparent, with a great depth of knowledge.’
‘Ben Jones is professional and knowledgeable; a safe pair of hands.’
Key clients
- Tomorrow’s Forests Ltd
- Woodbridge Bespoke Ltd
- Gillies Agricultural Contracting Limited
- Charles Upton
- C B Exports Limited
- Dorchester Agricultural Society
- Mike Bamber
Work highlights
- Acting in a claim for Dorchester Agricultural Society arising from a claim against third-party contractor engaged in defective supply of utilities to an agricultural show, resulting in arguments relating to financial damages and damage to reputation.
- Advising on a contentious conversion and return of goods claim for Gillies Agricultural Contracting Limited, relating to machinery and plant removed by former employee against background of probate estate and eventual trusts interest.
- Litigated a contract dispute for Tomorrow’s Forests, which was successfully settled at 95% of the debt owing to our client and the withdrawal of the defendant’s counterclaim.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Paul Dunlop, Ben Jones